What is Latin?
The language of ancient Rome once echoed through courts, forums, and amphitheaters. Its legacy still shapes the words we use today! From Cicero’s speeches to Vergil’s poetry, Latin offers a view into the world that built our languages, laws, and ideas.
Origins
Latin was the language of Ancient Rome and its empire. It began in a small region on central Italy (Latium) and spread across Europe, North Africa, and the Near East as Rome expanded.
Legacy
Even after the fall of Rome, Latin lived on. Today, it survives in Romance languages (like Spanish, French, and Italian) and in countless English words.
Why It Matters
Latin connects us to 2,000 years of thought, art, and language. Studying it sharpens logic, deepens vocabulary, and reveals how ancient ideas still shape our modern world.
Authors to Explore
Epic poet of the Aeneid
Master of rhetoric
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Storyteller of myths
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Philosopher and playwright
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Historian of wars
